Initially, investigators labeled the death of Karen Higgins as a homicide. Officers said her body appeared to have some injuries to her body. After an examination by the medical examiner, the officials said the trauma was likely caused by a family pet after her death.

Investigators said they are awaiting toxicology results before closing the case.

According to police, Higgins' husband has a medical disability which limits his mobility through the home, and he did not have access to a phone to report his wife's condition.